Jim Harbaugh Applauded by Fans as Chargers Beat Raiders in HC’s Return to NFL
Julia StumbaughSeptember 8, 2024
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Jim Harbaugh led the Los Angeles Chargers to victory in his return to the NFL sideline.
Harbaugh and the Chargers opened the season on Sunday with a 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL on CBS š @NFLonCBSJim Harbaugh knows how to fire up Justin Herbert š pic.twitter.com/WDkaKy5PKm
Kev @kevenadrienHarbaugh knows how to win. It’s not going to look pretty every Sunday. But he knows how to
WIN.
Mont @ljc3134This is what I expected from a Harbaugh coached teamā¦.. This Charger team is officially a problemā¦.
Ginaā”ļø @ginabrenHarbaugh knows how to adjust at half. We have a COACH. šš»ā”ļø #BoltUp #Chargers #NFL
Lion (The System) @Champ_LionIf you look up culture in the dictionary there’s a picture of Jim Harbaugh
justin @Official___FizJim Harbaugh masterclass season incoming
The game marked Harbaugh’s return to the NFL after spending 2015 to 2023 coaching Michigan.
The veteran coach came to Los Angeles on a five-year deal after coaching the Wolverines to a national title in 2023.
Harbaugh previously spent four seasons working as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, where he made his NFL head coaching debut in 2011.
Mart @Moonraker_MartGotta say it’s quite nice seeing coach Harbaugh back in the NFL.
Joseph Duffey @joseph_duffey99Can’t even lie. It’s so awesome to see Jim Harbaugh back on the NFL sidelines.#NFL #NFLSunday
The Raiders defense for the most part stifled Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman until the Chargers’ run game finally broke through in the fourth quarter.
J.K. Dobbins scored the first touchdown of the Chargers’ 2024 season with a 12-yard run to start off the quarter.
Dobbins finished his Chargers debut with 10 carries for 135 yards and the touchdown.
NFL @NFLJ.K. Dobbins finds the end zone! Six more for the @Chargers ā”ļø
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Albert Breer @AlbertBreerChargers RB JK Dobbins: 10 carries, 135 yards, TD.
Fair to say Jim Harbaugh’s putting his stamp on the team.
Jeff Kerr @JeffKerrCBSJ.K. Dobbins is back.
10 carries for 135 yards.
Match made in heaven with Jim Harbaugh for the #Chargers.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert then recorded his first touchdown pass of the season with a 10-yard throw to Ladd McConkey to seal the win.
Herbert finished his season debut having gone 17-of-26 for 144 yards and the touchdown, while taking one sack.
NFL @NFLKeep that football!
Ladd McConkey finds the blue paint for his first NFL TD!
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The Chargers overall ran for 176 yards while adding 140 yards through the air.
The defense meanwhile held Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew to 25-of-33 passing for 257 yards and one touchdown, while forcing four sacks and an interception.
JP @JuantheGreat25My son Justin Herbert finally got a run gameš„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹
James Ebo @james_eboJustin Herbert has a running game and a defense
Jonny’s Lasagna ā¾ļø @JLasagna43Harbaugh turning the Chargers into a heavy run-first offense and making Herbert play the game manager role is exactly what they’ve needed for a while
ryan maye @ryanolsonnI don’t know man, the Chargers could be sneaky fun. They’ve got the tackles to keep Justin Herbert upright, Harbaugh has won everywhere he’s gone. A wildcard wouldn’t be the craziest thing in the world, right?
Boxing, Cinema and DC @Giavotella_170Wherever Jim Harbaugh goes, he winsā¦.. Chargers will be a playoff team in 2024
Harbaugh and the Chargers will look to open the season with two straight wins when the team returns to action next Sunday against the Carolina Panthers on the road.
